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St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Term dates (2025-2026)

St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Term dates (2025-2026)

Term dates by sch-uk.org
DateEvent
Sep 1, 2025Inset Day
Sep 2, 2025Inset Day
Sep 3, 2025School opens to students in Years 7, 8, 9, 12
Sep 4, 2025School opens to students in Years 10, 11, 13
Sep 25, 2025Early Closure - Yr6 Open Evening
Oct 9, 2025Early Closure - 6th Form Open Evening
Oct 24, 2025Last day of Autumn Term (before Half Term)
Nov 3, 2025School opens after Half Term
Nov 21, 2025Inset Day
Dec 19, 2025Last day of Autumn Term / Early Closure - End of Term
Jan 5, 2026Inset Day
Jan 6, 2026School opens - Spring Term begins
Feb 13, 2026Last day before Spring Half Term
Feb 23, 2026School opens after Half Term
Mar 27, 2026Last day of Spring Term
Apr 13, 2026School opens - Summer Term begins
May 4, 2026Bank Holiday (Early May Bank Holiday)
May 22, 2026Last day before Summer Half Term
Jun 1, 2026School opens after Half Term
Jul 17, 2026Last day of Summer Term / Early Closure - End of Year
Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026Christmas Holiday
Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026Easter Holiday
Jul 18, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026Summer Holiday
Jan 1, 2026New Year's Day (Bank Holiday)
Apr 3, 2026Good Friday
Apr 6, 2026Easter Monday
May 25, 2026Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 31, 2026Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25, 2025Christmas Day
Dec 26, 2025Boxing Day
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St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School — Term Dates FAQ (Academic Year 2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?

Start: Staggered return for students — Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Years 7, 8, 9, 12) and Thursday 4 September 2025 (Years 10, 11, 13).
End: Friday 19 December 2025.

INSET: Mon 1 Sep & Tue 2 Sep 2025

When is the Autumn Half Term?

Last day before half term: Friday 24 October 2025.
School re-opens: Monday 3 November 2025.
Half Term Break: Saturday 25 October 2025 – Sunday 2 November 2025 (assumed range between the last teaching day and the next opening day).

INSET: Fri 21 Nov 2025

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Start: Tuesday 6 January 2026 (after INSET on Monday 5 January 2026).
End: Friday 27 March 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term?

Last day before half term: Friday 13 February 2026.
School re-opens: Monday 23 February 2026.
Half Term Break: Saturday 14 February 2026 – Sunday 22 February 2026.

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Start: Monday 13 April 2026 (after Easter Break).
End: Friday 17 July 2026.

Bank Holiday: Mon 4 May 2026 (school closed)

When is the Summer Half Term?

Last day before half term: Friday 22 May 2026.
School re-opens: Monday 1 June 2026.
Half Term Break: Saturday 23 May 2026 – Sunday 31 May 2026.

Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)

Saturday 20 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026 (school re-opens to students Tuesday 6 January 2026; INSET on Monday 5 January 2026).

Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)

Saturday 28 March 2026 – Sunday 12 April 2026 (school re-opens Monday 13 April 2026).

Summer Holiday (end of academic year)

Saturday 18 July 2026 – Sunday 30 August 2026 (assumed to the end of August; next year's start dates will be confirmed by the school).
Last day of students: Friday 17 July 2026.

Which Bank and Public Holidays fall in 2025–2026?
  • Christmas Day — Thursday 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day — Friday 26 December 2025
  • New Year’s Day — Thursday 1 January 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday 6 April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday — Monday 4 May 2026 listed on school calendar
  • Spring Bank Holiday — Monday 25 May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday — Monday 31 August 2026
What are the INSET/Staff Training Days?
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Friday 21 November 2025
  • Monday 5 January 2026

Note: Staff training days may change; check the school’s latest notices.

Staggered return — which years start on which day in September?
  • Wednesday 3 September 2025: Years 7, 8, 9, 12
  • Thursday 4 September 2025: Years 10, 11, 13
Early closure days
  • Thursday 25 September 2025 — Yr6 Open Evening
  • Thursday 9 October 2025 — 6th Form Open Evening
  • Friday 19 December 2025 — End of Term (early finish)
  • Friday 17 July 2026 — End of Year (early finish)

Further details will be communicated nearer the dates.

When do students return after each break?
  • After Autumn Half Term: Monday 3 November 2025
  • After Christmas Holiday: Tuesday 6 January 2026 (INSET Monday 5 January)
  • After Spring Half Term: Monday 23 February 2026
  • After Easter Holiday: Monday 13 April 2026
  • After Summer Half Term: Monday 1 June 2026
Calendar Disclaimer
Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.

Calendar Disclaimer

The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.

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